Gift & Speciality Shops in Istanbul

THE 10 BEST Istanbul Gift & Speciality Shops

Gift & Speciality Shops in Istanbul

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  • joyhanken
    Boston, MA5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had the pleasure of visiting Jennifer’s hamam when I was in Istanbul in September 2023. I bought a very beautiful large towel and two small hand towels . They are amazing . So luxurious and beautiful . Nothing like it .
    From the feel of the organic cotton to the designs and colors !
    After a few months I decided to buy another online. It was a wonderful experience . I felt like I was back in Istanbul! The towel arrived in 3 days !
    I even had the pleasure to reconnect with Haci the sales person . Made my day!
    This is a unique place . I wouldn’t trust any other place to buy towels but from a the real weavers that Jennifer supports. In this day and age this is a rare experience to find an authentic handmade towel of this quality !
    Written 18 February 2024
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  • Rani M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had the pleasure of meeting Dilek at Prens today. If you are looking for excellent quality leather goods then this is the place you must visit. I fell in love with 2 jackets and ended buying them both.
    Written 29 February 2024
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  • lifeisbeau
    Melaka, Malaysia5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is the best shop in Istanbul and I had a really amazing shopping experience with the owner and learn so much about the story of the products in the shop, I would highly recommend to everyone, is a must to come to look for a gift with love and story.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • GrandTourist468
    26 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I loved the Spice Market. Yes, it’s expensive, so I browsed and didn’t buy. But I LOVED strolling and looking at everything. Some stalls were more aggressive than others but overall it was a much more peaceful experience than the Grand Bazar. It gets crowded later in the day.
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • M M
    Serravalle Sesia, Italy4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This charming shop near the beautiful Aya Sofia is a must-see in Istanbul.
    We discovered Mehmet's shop by chance while walking and he welcomed us very warmly with excellent coffee and delicious desserts.
    His bags are all handcrafted and so are his jewels. Beautiful colors and excellent workmanship.
    Mehmet was a wonderful host and even created a bag on the spot following our instructions.
    We hope to see each other again soon dear Mehmet!
    Inshallah
    Written 3 December 2023
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  • Umut D
    Istanbul, Türkiye2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    if you are in İstanbul you must visit grandbazaar and you have to find this lovely shop. thank you for everything
    Written 11 September 2020
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  • Daydream43638724360
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was trying to find a place with a lot of Turkish ceramic to buy a plate for my mom. This shop has hundreds of plates and a huge varieties of other ceramic stuff. Manager was a nice person who told me a lot of information about this art. The prices are high but you get a relevant quality.
    Written 18 March 2024
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  • Amie S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous carpet shop, great customer service and great quality as well. I was there in 2022 and went back in March 2024. The owner is a great person and takes him time to show you around.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Olga A
    Miami, FL2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place is the best place to buy your rug, quality, wide selection, best prices and honesty.
    My rug arrived on the expected day and in perfect condition, very well packaged. Hamit is very professional and explains very well the meaning of each drawing on the rugs and also makes you feel at home.
    Written 3 March 2024
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  • Barbara W
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely Shopping Centre in a commercial district.
    Restaurants and cafes really good, service friendly throughout.
    Written 17 October 2023
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  • CCT73
    Ann Arbor, MI12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent place for hijab! Prices were very reasonable. We didn't have much time so only stayed 2 hrs but really you could make a day out of it. There are places for children to play and place to pray as well.
    Written 28 January 2024
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  • Monalisa G
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very kind personnel, amazing products, a delightful visit! We spent 2 hours in the shop seeing, trying and choosing products, while we were shown all the treasures of the shop.
    Written 10 August 2023
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  • PPT23
    Singapore, Singapore45 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Galata Leather was in our shopping list while we were planning for a trip to Istanbul , Galata Tower area. And here we are. We jus got a very nice full leather tote bag from this shop, Mr. Mustafa is a very friendly and warm person and we had a good time at the shop. The selection is good n the price is reasonable with quality product you will get. Do drop by if u read this review, cos those good reviews helped us to get to this shop and they r valid 😁
    The kitty coin purse is a gift from Mr.Mustafa, thank you 😃
    Written 1 June 2023
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  • Roam34290637637
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hakan is very knowledgeable and passionate about rugs. His rugs are beautiful and of good quality. Recommend to pay a visit.
    Written 25 October 2023
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  • Corina L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very friendly staff. Knowledgeable. Eager to please the customers and to make them feel good. Good variety of products. Onur went the extra mile to make my birthday special.
    Written 14 March 2024
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